Ruairí Ó Murchú (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

We all see the benefits, where it can be done, of groups coming together. That is not always feasible for all sorts of businesses and organisations. However, we all know the issues that have existed for many years. We can talk just about companies that deal with inflatables, before we deal with the entire remit of adventure tourism and all the stuff in the public domain in regard to risking closure. It is an absolute necessity that pressure is maintained on insurance companies. Obviously, I would like to see Deputy Doherty's legislation come into play because we know there has not been enough impact in regard to the personal injury guidelines and the fact that there are fewer claims and all those significant pluses. I would still like to know when the duty of care legislation will be done, dusted and enacted. Then there will be a need to make sure that the impact is felt by those who are paying huge premiums at this time. The Minister spoke before about outsurance coming to this State. Has she seen anyone else, particularly anyone looking at offering insurance within the public liability sector, rather than just home and motor insurance?

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